While I strongly encourage all professionals to research corporate cultures to find the right employer as a way to minimize the chance they won't get along with coworkers, that doesn't always solve the problem. I also know there's only so much a company can do to eliminate it from the workplace. I don't condone the cold shoulder technique.
It shouldn't surprise us people will gravitate towards conversing with coworkers they feel more comfortable and positive talking to, while avoiding the ones that make them feel bad or frustrated.
People spend eight hours or more at the office. It's been used for years as a way to:Ī) eliminate the need to talk with someone who doesn't add perceived value to the conversation.ī) avoid talking with someone who makes conversation awkward, uncomfortable, or depressing. Click here for the full article.Ī university study on the effects of being ostracized in the workplace indicates getting ignored by coworkers is more harmful to an employee's physical and mental well-being then direct harassment, like bullying. A recent article on The Huffington Post says getting ignored at work may be more damaging to a person than being bullied.
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